Lunaris 2012 (Image: PD)
Fortunately, many wines are already produced using organic or even biodynamic methods. Some examples are also vegan, as an example from the canton of Zurich shows. We are talking about Lunaris 2012 from Staatskellerei Zürich, which belongs to the Mövenpick Group. The red wine is made from the fungus-resistant Cabernet Jura and Monarch varieties. The use of sprays can thus be kept to a minimum. Chemicals are prohibited in organic viticulture. The fruity, fresh Lunaris has an intense, spicy bouquet, is dense on the palate, with soft tannins and ends with a beautiful length. A wine may be called vegan if the producer does not use any animal products such as protein or gelatine for the fining and clarification of the wine. Alternatives include bentonite (natural mineral clay) or vegetable gelatine. The term “vegan” is not defined in wine law. Certain winegrowers declare their products. Otherwise the consumer must ask the retailer or producer whether the wine is vegan or not.
Lunaris 2012, Staatskellerei Zurich, 26 Fr., Mövenpick Wine
Source:
NZZ, Peter Keller